Steven Masiga

Kenyan Speaker Wetangula and his contributions to Masabaland

Mbale City, (UG): About 15 years ago, precisely around 2010, when disasters struck Masabaland and hundreds of lives were lost, including displacement...

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LIST: Who’s Who in the race for Mbale City Woman MP seat?

The race to become Mbale City’s Woman Member of Parliament (WMP) has gained high stakes and the approaches taken by candidates often...

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Speaker mourns loss of beloved mother Anne Nanyama

Nairobi, KE):- The Speaker of the National Parliament of Kenya, Rt. Hon. Moses Wetang’ula is mourning the loss of his beloved mother,...

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Culture

How spirit of circumcision develops among Bamasaba

By Steven Masiga As we conclude the circumcision ceremony of 2024, until 2026, it is important to share some interesting information on...

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Bulambuli landslides survivors table demands to Govt, Inzu Yamasaba

Bulambuli District, (UG):- Survivors of the catastrophic Bulago landslides in Bulambuli District which claimed the lives of about 100 people have voiced...

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Prof Florence Wakoko, the Bamasaba ambassador to the USA and Canada

The news of her appointment as the Envoy for the Bamasaba Chapter in the USA and Canada by the leadership of the...

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UNESCO to register Imbalu as intangible cultural heritage for Bamasaba

Mbale, (UG):- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), an affiliate agency of the United Nations Organization (UNO) established in...

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Profile

Why Museveni appointed Umukuka’s Sister, Mary Wasagali to EOC Board

Mbale, (UG):- Sr. Mary Wasagali, armed with the Bible in her hand and her community psychology skills in her mind, was able...

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Role of PTAs in implementing USE and UPE in schools

While a number of schools are harvesting cash from parents, we at Mbale High School are focusing on harvesting results with the...

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Make training in Administrative Law compulsory for all parish chiefs

Social media and other media platforms such as DailyExpress are awash with information that parish chiefs in some Districts like Bududa, Buliisa,...

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Can Museveni get Minister Kitutu off the hook?

There is sufficient political literature for one to make a conclusion that indeed a president in Uganda has enough authority to influence...

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List of RDCs draws mixed reactions among Bamasaaba

Mbale, (UG): A list of newly appointed Resident District Commissioners making rounds on social media over the previous week has enlisted mixed...

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Why Masaabaland is losing its grip on national politics

Gone are the days when the big boys were in town with the likes of Chief Justice George Masika, the Director of...

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Incest among the Bamasaaba and the cultural punishments available

Wikipedia defines incest as a human sexual activity between family members or close relatives. This typically includes sexual activity between people in...

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Mbale Public University secures office space for its operationalization

Mbale, (UG): Mbale Public University, a government university in the heart of Masaabaland recently secured office space and land from the Mbale...

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OPINION: Why is everyone silent on the Gabonese coup?

President Ali Bongo kept the carrots to himself. Many dictators especially benevolent ones use both the stick and carrot to secure obedience...

Bugisu Clan Heads to meet Museveni ahead of Umgii’s inauguration

Mbale, (UG): Bugisu clan heads from the 26 clans that constitute Inzu Ya Masaaba are set to warmly welcome President Yoweri Museveni...

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Parliament is not vested with authority to halt transfer of headteacher

By Steven Masiga: Parliament would be overstretching its oversight role and similarly an affront to the administrative functions of the Ministry of...

Inzu Ya Masaba Palace to be renovated ahead of Umukhukha’s inauguration

Mbale, (UG): The Inzu ya Masaaba headquarters, the official palace of the newly elected Umukhukha, His Highness Jude Mike Mudoma will soon...

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OP-ED: An open letter to Minister J.C Muyingo

By Steven Masiga Greetings Mr John Chrysostom Muyingo, the Hon Minister of State for Higher Education! Warm regards and thank you for...

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Campus Link

Makerere commended for taking university education closer to communities

MBALE, UGANDA: The Uganda Local Governments Association (ULGA) has commended and thanked Makerere University Council for opening up and gazetting regional branches...

Bugisu welcomes gazettement of new cultural leader

By Steven Masiga Bugisu is recognized as a major tribe in Uganda under the third schedule of the constitution alongside other tribes...

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